Am I an Introvert?
32 Signs You're an Introvert
People are great — in small doses. I value my loved ones just like everyone else, but there are (a lot of) times when I need to retreat and recharge my energy. I'm a true introvert at heart. Introverts value their alone time, their comfort zones, and their way of doing things. They are great listeners, deep thinkers, and good judges of character. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be an introvert, too. Here are some qualities that all introverts can relate to.
1 Crowds stress you out.
Parades, concerts, big parties — these are not an introvert's idea of a good time.
2 Your alone time is precious to you.
3 You're a great listener.
Introverts listen first and speak second. This trait is especially valuable within the relationships that introverts build with friends, family, and significant others, because they are people who others feel they can come to for great advice and thoughtful dialogue.
4 You form deep, meaningful relationships with people.
5 You prefer hanging out with a small group of people you know.
Introverts don't have that much interest in meeting new people. While this is often an extrovert's idea of a good time, introverts prefer to be surrounded by a small group of people they already know and trust.
6 You're easily distracted.
7 You'd rather stay at home than go out.
8 You're able to look at the big picture.
9 You often overanalyze things.
Introverts think. A lot. They agonize over every little detail of conversation from weeks before, they worry about things that haven't happened yet, they ponder concepts and theories just for the fun of it. There are always wheels turning in an introvert's mind — a trait that is both a blessing and curse.
10 You recharge your energy when you're alone.
11 You hate being the center of attention.
If you've ever had a surprise party thrown in your honor and still cringe at the memory of it, you're probably an introvert. You don't like for the focus to be on you at any time, and you do whatever you can to point the spotlight anywhere but on yourself.
12 You often feel awkward during and after social interactions.
13 Silence between you and a loved one doesn't make you uncomfortable.
Many extroverts like to insert conversation into every moment, because silence seems like a waste to them. On the opposite end of the spectrum, introverts savor silence. They are happy to sit with loved ones and not speak, believing in only exerting the energy required for conversation if it's truly worth it.
14 You're a really good judge of other people's character.
15 Being around people drains your energy.
16 Your personal space is VERY important to you.
17 You usually think before you speak.
18 You're extremely loyal to your loved ones.
19 You're in touch with your emotions.
20 You savor your comfort zones.
Introverts are open to new experiences, but they also cherish what they know. The familiarity is comforting and stabilizing to them.
21 People mistake you for being shy.
22 You strive for success.
23 You are very decisive.
You know what you like, what you don't like, what you want, and what you don't. While willing to try new things, introverts are also sure of what they know and are rarely indecisive about anything — big or small.
24 You're independent.
25 You're good at thinking outside the box.
A strong characteristic of introverts is their ability to think outside the box. This is especially an asset in an introvert's professional life but is also applicable outside the workplace. You are never held back by perceived limitations; you just think of another creative way around an obstacle.
26 You absolutely hate small talk.
27 You feel relieved when people cancel plans.
28 You can be intense.
29 You're in a close relationship or friendship with an extrovert.
30 You have a creative outlet of some kind.
Many introverts are writers, artists, or creative in some way. Because their minds are always working and an inner dialogue is always running, a creative outlet can be extremely productive (and often necessary).
31 You're a planner.
32 You're very good at making yourself happy.
